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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.39, 321.60 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.39, 321.60 and 84.38 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.39 : 321.60 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.39/321.60 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.39x = 321.60 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.39x = 27,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,136.61/214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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